News and Updates
Oct-30-2023
RACE 2

Hello People,

                  I got back from hauling the birds about a half hour ago. These birds had all directions of winds to deal with on the way home. They had a brisk East wind at release. They also hit spots with North winds, Northwest winds in spots, North East winds as they got closer to home. They did a great job being such a small group of birds. I believe that there are 2 birds still out, but I expect them home soon. It's a small group but they are very well trained. I handle every bird in the loft every day and I am aware of every birds condition. I am going to haul these birds to the Grand Canyon on Friday if all goes well.

                                           Thanks Again, 

                                                            Bob

Oct-29-2023

Good Morning All,

                    The weather has finally broke in Arizona. I have been trying to get these birds Shipped out to Valle,AZ. for Race #2. The laptop in the loft has decided to not co-operate with me. I brought in another one and the operating system is not jiving well with the new one . I am working on the problem and as soon as it is solved the birds with be shipped.

                                  Thanks for your patience,

                                                              Bob

  

 

Oct-20-2023

Good Morning All,

                 I am going to hold the birds back one week to allow them to re-coop a little bit after a tough 100 mile race. The birds are ready but the weather is just to hot. These are young birds and in my opion shouldn't be flying in these ridiculous hot conditions that just don't seem to want to break yet. The weather people are saying that it should change soon. I will take them 65 miles on Saturday. Then on Tuesday they will go to the fair grounds for a 75 mile toss. Thursday will be back to the 65 mile toss. If all goes as planned they will fly the 140 mile race next Saturday.

                  Thanks,

                        Bob 

Oct-15-2023
RACE #1

Good Morning All,

                          Training has been going well. I decided to hold off on our first race on Saturday as per A.U. recomendations. With all things being the way that they have gone this year I couldn't justify taking the risk. I will haul the birds Monday morning to our 100 mile station. Good luck to all.

                                                      Thanks for your continued support.

                                                            Bob

Oct-01-2023

Hello Everyone,

           I trained the birds a little bit this week from short distances hoping to wake them up a little. The first 3 tosses were less than 3 miles. On friday I went 5 miles which is just behind a short ridge of mountains and they came the best that they had all week.

                    Today is bath day and then back to work tomorrow. I would like to go about 12 miles on Monday.

                                   Good Luck to us all.

                                        Bob

 

Sep-17-2023
A NEW BEGINING

Good Morning,

                    I finally feel like something has changed with these birds. Today is the fourth day in a row that every bird that was let out this morning has clocked back into the loft after flying for a short while. This is the first time I can say this for about a month. These losses have been very discouraging for us all. I am hoping that this is now behind us. The birds are acting like normal race pigeons now. I hope the worst is behind us now.

                                    Thanks for your support,

                                                               Bob

Sep-09-2023
SEPT. 09TH BATH DAY

 Good Morning,

                  The birds will get open hole just long enough to take baths this morning. It seems that every time I let them fly we have a calamity with these hawks. I know they need to fly but I just can't seem to protect them. It's just a matter of dumb luck as to which ones get nailed today. I have never been as frustrated in my life about pigeons. I have a group of Harris hawks having a field day at mt loft.

                                         Good Luck to us all.

                                                                       Bob

Sep-06-2023
LOFT FLY

We will let all the birds walk through the traps today just to give you an idea as to what has been happening.

                                                           Thanks,

                                                                        Bob

Sep-04-2023
LABOR DAY WEEKEND

                Good Morning All,

               I really wish I had some good news about the birds , but it's just not the way it is right now. I am truly at a loss for words right now about what is happening with our birds.

                         It seems that every time I let the birds out I have 5 or 6 just take off and not come back. I had 2 come back this week with tails completly gone and were very jumpy to say the least. I have seen a group of Harris hawks hanging around and it seems that every time out, even if I stagger the release times, they just seem to be waiting. They also hunt in teams which make things even more challenging. 

                    We are at the time of the year where these birds have to start routing if they are to have a chance. I will do everything I can but my hands are tied.

                               I will keep on doing my best and  lets hope for the best.

                                                   Bob

Aug-31-2023
THE PIGEON PEOPLE

              Happy Days to All,

    On August 23,2023 a new film promoting our sport was released on Amazon Prime. It is educational and funny with a good cast of characters. It is a must see film! The reaction around the U.S. has been incredibly positive and very well received.

          Within a few days of the movie release a new race popped up on Win Companion under the name Grand Canyon O.L.R. competing with my already established Grand Canyon Classic O.L.R. This has led to some confusion amoung participants in our sport. Please do not assume that the Grand Canyon O.L.R. is associated with my race or sponsored by anyone associated with the Grand Canyon Classic OLR in any way. 

                             We are currently working to alleviate this problem.

                                Thanks for all you guys do !

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